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Thomas K. Bricko, Lakeville, MN US
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20100289233 | STAND ON RIDER WITH THIGH PAD PIVOTALLY LINKED TO FOLDABLE FOOT PLATFORM - An outdoor power equipment unit, such as a mower, includes a foot platform for supporting a standing operator who operates the unit while standing atop the foot platform. The foot platform can be pivoted upwardly from a substantially horizontal orientation into a substantially vertical, folded up orientation against the rear of the traction vehicle. A thigh pad engages against the thighs of the operator and is pivotally linked to the foot platform to pivot on the traction vehicle with the pivotal motion of the foot platform. When the foot platform is horizontal, the thigh pad is pivoted to be angled downwardly and rearwardly relative to the rear of the traction vehicle. When the foot platform is folded up, the thigh pad is pivoted inwardly relative to the rear of the traction vehicle to be sandwiched between the rear of the traction vehicle and the folded up foot platform. | 11-18-2010 |
Thomas K. Bricko, Northfield, MN US
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20160054091 | Portable Shooting Bench and Utility Table - A portable shooting bench and utility table. In the shooting-bench embodiment, a tabletop is isosceles-triangle-shaped for ambidextrous functionality. In the utility-table embodiment, the tabletop is preferably round but can be any shape suitable for general use. The shooting-bench embodiment preferably includes a height-adjustable seat. A plurality of ratcheting leg couplers are rotatably attached to a support base and radiate outward from the support base. A proximate end of a leg attaches in ratcheting fashion to each ratcheting leg coupler, allowing adjustment of an angle of declination of each leg. The ratcheting leg couplers rotate about the support base, allowing radial positioning of the legs for optimum stability under various terrain conditions. The shooting bench or utility table can be converted from a deployed mode to a folded mode, in which shoulder straps can be affixed to the tabletop allowing transport of the shooting bench or utility table backpack-style. | 02-25-2016 |
Thomas K. Brown, Hallsville, TX US
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20150368171 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING POLYOLS - A process for producing polyols (such as neopentyl glycol) is disclosed which comprises reacting formaldehyde and another aldehyde in the presence of a trialkylamine catalyst and a base promoter to form an Aldol condensation reaction product. The base promoter improves removal of nitrogen containing salts prior to hydrogenation of the hydroxy aldehyde to produce the polyol. The improved process also reduces trialkylamine catalyst usage, improves trialkylamine catalyst recovery, and reduces nitrogen-containing salts prior to hydrogenation. | 12-24-2015 |
Thomas K. Churbuck, Boca Raton, FL US
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20140263297 | Folding container - A foldable shipping container adjustable between an unfolded condition in which said container is suitable for use as a cargo container, and a folded condition for when said container is not being used to store or ship cargo. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas K. Connellan, Orlando, FL US
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20120315260 | Compositions and Methods to Prevent and Treat Biofilms - Compositions and methods to treat biofilms are disclosed based on the discovery of the role of the disaccharide trehalose in microbial biofilm development. In various embodiments to treat body-borne biofilms systemically and locally, the method includes administering trehalase, the enzyme which degrades trehalose, in combination with other saccharidases for an exposition time sufficient to adequately degrade the biofilm gel matrix at the site of the biofilm. The method also includes administering a combination of other enzymes such as proteolytic, fibrinolytic, and lipolytic enzymes to break down proteins and lipids present in the biofilm, and administering antimicrobials for the specific type(s) of infectious pathogen(s) underlying the biofilm. Additionally, methods are disclosed to address degradation of biofilms on medical device surfaces and biofilms present in industrial settings. | 12-13-2012 |
Thomas K. Fitzmorris, Palo Alto, CA US
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20120274905 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED VISUAL FIELD TESTING - Systems and methods for improving the reliability of visual field test results are presented. In one embodiment, images of the eye are recorded during the presentation of visual stimuli and are displayed to the user to provide information on eye motion, eye position relative to trial lens, and eyelid closure during the test. Individual or combined images can be displayed for individual stimuli, specific test points, or points in the gaze trace in various embodiments of the invention. | 11-01-2012 |
Thomas K. Flanery, Worthington, KY US
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20090235577 | Methods For Binding Particulate Solids And Particulate Solid Compositions - Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods of binding particulate solids as well as compositions resulting therefrom. | 09-24-2009 |
20100126061 | Methods for Binding Particulate Solids - Provided are methods for binding particulate solids in a polymer fiber matrix utilizing composite waste products. A mixture of composite waste products and particulate solids is formed into solid products to create degradation resistant solid units which capture the particulate solids. | 05-27-2010 |
Thomas K. Geraty, San Jose, CA US
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20100241181 | EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR - A variety of arrangements and methods relating to a defibrillator are described. In one aspect of the invention, a defibrillator includes two paddles that each include a defibrillator electrode covered in a protective housing. The two paddles are sealed together using a releasable seal to form a paddle module such that the housings of the paddles form the exterior of the paddle module. An electrical system including at least a battery and a capacitor is electrically coupled with the paddles. The battery is arranged to charge the capacitor. The capacitor is arranged to apply a voltage at the defibrillator electrodes, which generates an electrical shock for arresting a cardiac arrhythmia. | 09-23-2010 |
20120310315 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING PATIENT TRANSTHORACIC IMPEDANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DELIVERING A THERAPEUTIC CURRENT - A device and method for reducing patient transthoracic impedance for the purpose of delivering a therapeutic current are provided. In one embodiment, the device for reducing patient transthoracic impedance for the purpose of delivering a therapeutic current may be used in a defibrillator. The device for reducing patient transthoracic impedance for the purpose of delivering a therapeutic current may be a microneedle array that may have a number of different configurations and may be made with different materials. | 12-06-2012 |
20140039593 | EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR - A variety of arrangements and methods relating to a defibrillator are described. In one aspect of the invention, a defibrillator includes two paddles that each include a defibrillator electrode covered in a protective housing. The two paddles are sealed together using a releasable seal to form a paddle module such that the housings of the paddles form the exterior of the paddle module. An electrical system including at least a battery and a capacitor is electrically coupled with the paddles. The battery is arranged to charge the capacitor. The capacitor is arranged to apply a voltage at the defibrillator electrodes, which generates an electrical shock for arresting a cardiac arrhythmia. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039594 | EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR - A variety of arrangements and methods relating to a defibrillator are described. In one aspect of the invention, a defibrillator includes two paddles that each include a defibrillator electrode covered in a protective housing. The two paddles are sealed together using a releasable seal to form a paddle module such that the housings of the paddles form the exterior of the paddle module. An electrical system including at least a battery and a capacitor is electrically coupled with the paddles. The battery is arranged to charge the capacitor. The capacitor is arranged to apply a voltage at the defibrillator electrodes, which generates an electrical shock for arresting a cardiac arrhythmia. | 02-06-2014 |
20140324113 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REDUCING PATIENT TRANSTHORACIC IMPEDANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DELIVERING A THERAPEUTIC CURRENT - A device and method for reducing patient transthoracic impedance for the purpose of delivering a therapeutic current are provided. In one embodiment, the device for reducing patient transthoracic impedance for the purpose of delivering a therapeutic current may be used in a defibrillator. The device for reducing patient transthoracic impedance for the purpose of delivering a therapeutic current may be a microneedle array that may have a number of different configurations and may be made with different materials. | 10-30-2014 |
Thomas K. Green, Fairbanks, AK US
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20150184206 | SYNTHETIC METHODS AND COMPOUNDS RELATED THERETO - Disclosed herein are synthetic methods and compounds related to the compounds that are useful as or in the production of biologically active compounds. Stereoselective and stereospecific synthetic methods are disclosed to produce compounds, such as, for example, γ,δ-unsaturated-β-hydroxyesters and aminated derivatives thereof, at high yields with desired stereochemistry. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. | 07-02-2015 |
Thomas K. Hansen, Herlev DK
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20160108102 | Novel GLP-1 Derivatives - Novel polypeptide derivatives having protracted profile of action. | 04-21-2016 |
Thomas K. Hiniker, Mankato, MN US
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20080289883 | AUTOMATIC LIVESTOCK WEIGHING SYSTEM - A system for weighing a plurality of quadruped animals is for use in a pen confining the animals. The pen has at least first and second segregated spaces with a first one-way chute allowing animal passage from the second space to the first space. A weighing station is located within a passage having an entrance and an exit, and that allows animal passage from the first area to the second area. The weighing station includes a weighing platform within the passage over which an animal must pass when passing from the first to the second space. The weighing platform has inlet and exit scales that support the weighing platform adjacent to inlet and exit ends thereof, and provides inlet and exit weight signals. A controller receives the inlet and exit weight signals and uses them in an iterative process to determine the presence of a single animal on the weighing platform. Once that determination is made, the sum of the inlet and exit weight values is very likely to accurately provide the animal weight. The controller may also use the inlet and exit weight signals to control closing of an inlet gate to bar more than one animal at a time from the weighing platform. An animal sorting system can easily incorporate this weighing system to provide more accurate sorting. | 11-27-2008 |
Thomas K. Kalili, Beverly Hills, CA US
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20100324875 | PROCESS FOR ORTHODONTIC, IMPLANT AND DENTAL PROSTHETIC FABRICATION USING 3D GEOMETRIC MESH TEETH MANIPULATION PROCESS - The process for orthodontic, implant and dental prosthetic fabrication using 3D geometric mesh teeth manipulation process is a system for manipulating teeth as a 3D geometric mesh. The system is used to create an efficient and completely digital processing system on top of 3D mesh manipulation tools. Moreover, the process utilizes a monitored interventional technique to allow for teeth movement based on dentist evaluation at each phase and creates custom aligners for each and every visit based on the lab slip. | 12-23-2010 |
Thomas K. Maciak, Brighton, MI US
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20110199677 | OPTICAL SIGHT - An optical sight is provided and may include a housing, at least one optic supported by the housing, and an illumination device associated with the at least one optic that selectively supplies the at least one optic with light. The illumination device may include a first fiber associated with a first light source and a second fiber associated with a second light source. A coupler may join the first fiber and the second fiber and may supply the at least one optic with light from at least one of the first light source and the second light source. | 08-18-2011 |
20110279894 | OPTICAL SIGHT - An optical sight is provided and may include: a housing; at least one prism supported by the housing; an optical device disposed on the prism and including a longitudinal axis; and an illumination device associated with the optical device and operable to supply the prism with light via the optical device by supplying light to the optical device in a direction along the longitudinal axis. | 11-17-2011 |
20110280040 | OPTICAL SIGHT - An optical sight is provided and may include: a housing; at least one optic supported by the housing; an illumination device associated with the at least one optic and selectively supplying the at least one optic with light, the illumination device including a first fiber associated with a first light source; a coupler collecting light from the first fiber and supplying the at least one optic with light from the first light source; and an electroluminescent device associated with the at least one optic and selectively supplying the at least one optic with light separate from the coupler. | 11-17-2011 |
20120167444 | LOCKING TURRET - An adjustment turret for an optical sight is provided. The adjustment turret may include a body, an adjustment shaft, a cap, and a locking pin. The body may include a cavity and an axial bore. The adjustment shaft may threadably engage the axial bore for relative rotation therebetween. The cap may be connected to the adjustment shaft for rotation with the adjustment shaft relative to the body and may be axially movable relative to the body and the adjustment shaft between a first position and a second position. The locking pin may be axially movable with the cap and may be received in the cavity when the cap is in the first position to prevent relative rotation between the cap and the body and may be removed from the cavity when the cap is in the second position to allow relative rotation between the cap and the body. | 07-05-2012 |
20130160346 | RETICLE - A reticle is provided and may include a vertical line and a horizontal line cooperating to form a center-aiming point. A first plurality of indicia may be located along the vertical line and may each include two normal sides that are formed normal to the vertical line and two parallel sides that are formed parallel to the vertical line. A second plurality of indicia may be located along the horizontal line and may each include two normal sides that are formed normal to the horizontal line and two parallel sides that are formed parallel to the horizontal line. | 06-27-2013 |
20150276348 | RELAY ASSEMBLY FOR OPTICAL SIGHT - An optical sight is provided and includes a housing having a first bearing surface integrally formed therewith and a relay assembly having at least one optical element, a main tube, and a track tube having at least one track. The track tube is selectively rotatable relative to and about the main tube to adjust an axial position of the at least one optical element within the main tube along an axis that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the main tube. The main tube includes a spherical surface that is in contact with the first bearing surface of the housing to define a pivot point of the main tube within the housing. | 10-01-2015 |
Thomas K. Macnabb, Bernardsville, NJ US
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20150139407 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUBSCRIBING MIGRATION TO ALTERNATIVE ACCESS NETWORKS - An approach for subscriber migration to alternative access networks is described. A subscriber migration platform determines a fault in a wireline voice network associated with a subscriber premise, determines that the subscriber premise is associated with a chronic account based on the fault, and migrates the subscriber premise from the wireline voice network to a wireless voice network. | 05-21-2015 |
Thomas K. Mauti, Sterling Heights, MI US
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20080238642 | VEHICLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING AN IN-VEHICLE DEVICE - A method for preparing an in-vehicle device includes monitoring a communication bus for one or more messages. The method also includes determining if at least one of the one or more messages corresponds with a message in a list of messages indicative of a change in vehicle state. Data is extracted from the at least one message that corresponds with the message in the list of messages. A signal is transmitted to the in-vehicle device based on the extracted data. A vehicle system that implements the method is also disclosed herein. | 10-02-2008 |
Thomas K. Mauti, Jr., Sterling Heights, MI US
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20090170537 | VEHICLE TELEMATICS UNIT DATA UPLOAD DEFERRAL - A method for deferring a telematics data upload from a vehicle equipped with wireless telephony and wireless networking communications devices. The method steps include detecting the availability of a connection to one or more wireless networks along with an associated time of day during which the connection is available, determining that one of the one or more wireless networks is periodically available at a particular time of day, receiving a request to upload data from the vehicle to a central facility via a wireless telephony connection, delaying the data upload until the particular time of day, and uploading the data to the central facility via a wireless network connection to the previously determined particular wireless network. | 07-02-2009 |
Thomas K. Mauti, Jr., Lake Orion, MI US
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20140200742 | AUTOSTARTING A VEHICLE BASED ON USER CRITERIA - A method of remotely performing a vehicle autostart function when starting a vehicle engine. A vehicle may be associated with a handheld communication device (HCD) using a vehicle mobile application (e.g., on the HCD). Using the application, a configuration of at least one vehicle function and autostart criteria may be received. The auto-start criteria may define a geographic area. It may be determined that the vehicle and the HCD are located within the geographic area at a time when it is desirable to autostart the vehicle. Weather data may be determined for the geographic area at that time. The vehicle's engine may be autostarted and at least one vehicle autostart function may be performed. | 07-17-2014 |
20140206392 | RECEIVING A SERVICE IN A VEHICLE BASED ON LOCATION DATA OF A MOBILE DEVICE WITHIN THE VEHICLE - A method and a system for providing a vehicle service to a vehicle based on the location data of a mobile device. The method carried out by the system includes a step of receiving at a call center vehicle location data from a vehicle. After receiving vehicle location data, the method may then include receiving at the call center mobile device location data from the mobile device. The method may include determining whether the mobile device is located within the vehicle based upon the vehicle location data and the mobile device location data. And if the mobile device is located within the vehicle, the method may include initiating at least one vehicle service from the call center in response to the determination. | 07-24-2014 |
20160026659 | Centrally Managing Electrical Vehicle Recharging Station Infrastructure Data Using Over-the-Air Telematics Communications - A system and method are described for maintaining a recharging station database for electric vehicles based upon recharging event data provided by electric vehicles equipped with telematics units. The recharging station server computer system is configured to receive recharging event information corresponding to a recharging event for an electric vehicle battery unit by an identified recharger, the recharging event information including at least a measurement relating to an electrical infrastructure providing power to the identified recharger. The system is further configured to process the recharging event information to render a diagnostic result relating to an electrical infrastructure providing power to the identified recharger. The computer system issues an alert based upon a detected condition in the electrical infrastructure during the processing. | 01-28-2016 |
Thomas K. Mueller, Munich DE
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20100222921 | DENTAL MATERIAL PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION MTHOD, AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to the mixing of dental materials in a container and/or to the dispensing of a dental material or a mixture of dental materials from a container. In particular, the present invention relates to a dental material processing device such as a mixer and/or dispenser for mixing and/or dispensing dental material(s) from a container or in a container, respectively, a method of communication between a dental material processing device for mixing and/or dispensing dental material(s) and at least one separable information device, an information device for use in mixing and/or dispensing dental material(s) with a dental material processing device, and a system comprising a dental material processing device and at least one information device. | 09-02-2010 |
Thomas K. Mueller, Gauting DE
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20150250572 | DENTAL IRRADIATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A dental irradiation device comprises a first light emitting unit for emitting blue light adapted for light hardening of a dental material. The device further comprises a second light emitting unit and an image sensing unit which are adapted for cooperation with each other for simultaneous illumination and image capturing. The device facilitates hardening of dental materials and provides, inter alia, additional diagnostic functions. | 09-10-2015 |
Thomas K. Poer, Overland Park, KS US
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20080255902 | System asset management - Systems, methods, and computer-storage media of the present invention facilitate the management of assets of an engineered system. These management activities enable a user to understand various conditions surrounding identified system assets and provide tools for guiding decision making in terms of how prioritize projects for such assets. A user interface is also provided to display geospatially associated information relating to a selected portion of a system asset. | 10-16-2008 |
Thomas K. Puthanangady, Shrewsbury, MA US
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20100330886 | Corrosion-Resistant CMP Conditioning Tools and Methods for Making and Using Same - An abrasive tool for conditioning CMP pads includes abrasive grains coupled to a substrate through a metal bond and a coating, e.g., a fluorine-doped nanocomposite coating. The abrasive grains can be arranged in a self-avoiding random distribution. In one implementation, an abrasive tool includes a coated plate and a coated abrasive article that has two abrading surfaces. Other implementations related to a process for producing an abrasive tool that includes a coating at one or more of its surfaces. Also described are methods for dressing a CMP pad. | 12-30-2010 |
Thomas K. Schonhoff, Seattle, WA US
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20110238528 | SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING A PERFORMANCE-BASED CUSTOMER REFERRAL PROGRAM - A system for implementing a performance-based customer referral program includes a referral tracking system capable of tracking referrals of users from participant sites to a retail site, and capable of determining whether such referrals result in purchases on the retail site. The tracked referral activity may, for example, be used to determine performance-based commissions to pay to the participants. The system may also include an enrollment system that partially or fully automates the task of enrolling new participants and their sites in the referral program. In addition, the system may include a report generation system that provides the participants with activity reports regarding the referral and purchase activity attributable to their sites. | 09-29-2011 |
20140172527 | SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING A NETWORK-BASED USER REFERRAL PROGRAM - A system for implementing a referral program includes a referral tracking system capable of tracking referrals of users from participant sites to a merchant site, and capable of determining whether such referrals result in purchases. The referral program participants may select particular catalog items to recommend, and may provide encoded links on their sites to the corresponding catalog pages of the merchant site. The system may include a report generation system that provides the participants with activity reports regarding the referral and purchase activity attributable to such links. | 06-19-2014 |
Thomas K. Sciurba, Webster, NY US
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20090166950 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING STACK-ADVANCING IN A REPRODUCTION APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a method for providing paper stack level calibration in a reproduction apparatus. According to various aspects of the invention, methods are provided for continuous feeding with a transition from one supply to another, and leaving a controlled number of sheets in the prior supply. | 07-02-2009 |
20100296108 | PRINT ENGINE SPEED COMPENSATION - A method of synchronizing the timing of a plurality of physically coupled print engines wherein the receiving sheet is inverted between a first and a second print engine including determining any change in the speed of the master print engine relative to the speed at original set up and adjusting the timing parameters within the slave print engines based on the speed of the master engine. | 11-25-2010 |
20100296823 | DUAL ENGINE SYNCHRONIZATION - A method of synchronizing the timing of a plurality of physically coupled print engines wherein the receiving sheet is inverted between a first and a second print engine including determining a position of one or more timing marks on a first primary imaging member in a first print engine having a first timing, directing a receiving sheet from the first print engine to a second primary imaging member in a second print engine having a second timing, determining an actual arrival time of the receiving sheet relative to a fixed position in the second print engine, and calculating an optimum timing offset using the one or more timing marks on the first primary imaging member, the actual arrival time of the receiving sheet and the distance of the non-printable area to the fixed position in the second engine. | 11-25-2010 |
20100327514 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING STACK-ADVANCING IN A REPRODUCTION APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a method for providing paper stack level calibration in a reproduction apparatus. According to various aspects of the invention, methods are provided for continuous feeding with a transition from one supply to another, and leaving a controlled number of sheets in the prior supply. | 12-30-2010 |
Thomas K. Serge, Glendale, AZ US
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20130226717 | SMART PHONE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for remediation, curing concerns, and transferring information associated with declined transactions is disclosed. The present disclosure generally relates to electronic commerce, and more particularly, to a system and method of validation and efficiency associated with electronic commerce. | 08-29-2013 |
20130226720 | SMART PHONE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for remediation, curing concerns, and transferring information associated with declined transactions is disclosed. The present disclosure generally relates to electronic commerce, and more particularly, to a system and method of validation and efficiency associated with electronic commerce. | 08-29-2013 |
20150206150 | SMART PHONE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for remediation, curing concerns, and transferring information associated with declined transactions is disclosed. The present disclosure generally relates to electronic commerce, and more particularly, to a system and method of validation and efficiency associated with electronic commerce. | 07-23-2015 |
Thomas K. Skripps, Acton, MA US
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20090199340 | SURGICAL TABLE EXTENSION - A surgical table extension features a patient support structure, a large area base, and a support leg. A first joint having at least two degrees of freedom is located between the patient support structure and the support leg. A second joint also having at least two degrees of freedom is located between the base and the support leg. There is a stop limiting the range of motion of the support leg such that a portion of the base area is constrained to be below the first joint irrespective of the position of the base. | 08-13-2009 |
20100018537 | OPERATIVE ARM SUPPORT - A limb positioner includes a multi-axis positioner, a lock supporting the multi-axis positioner, and a limb support. The multi-axis positioner includes a variable resistance locking mechanism adjustable to vary the resistance of each axis to movement, the multi-axis positioner including a first pivot pivotable about a first axis. The limb support is supported by the multi-axis positioner and includes a frame configured to support a limb such that a joint of the limb is indexed to the first pivot for movement of the limb about the joint. The limb support includes disposable dressing positioned on the first and second extensions, the disposable dressing including a plurality of flexible restraints for securing the limb of a patient o the limb support. | 01-28-2010 |
20100024128 | BODY SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR SPINAL SURGERY - A body-support apparatus comprises a support assembly including two couplers and a cross-member and a plurality of body-support portions supported on the support assembly and moveable relative to the support assembly. The body-support apparatus is configured to be mounted on a patient-support apparatus which has generally parallel spaced apart members. | 02-04-2010 |
20100192300 | PRONE AND LATERALLY ANGLED SURGICAL DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and apparatus of positioning in multiple positions during spinal surgery includes deviating a patient support apparatus about a longitudinal axis to a position in which one lateral side of the apparatus is lower than the opposite lateral side, positioning a patient in a prone position on the deviated product, and rotating the patient from the prone position to a laterally angled position. | 08-05-2010 |
20110131727 | HEAD SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR SPINAL SURGERY - An apparatus comprises a base configured to mount on a frame, a post coupled to the base and extending upwardly therefrom, a head support for supporting the head of a patient lying in a prone position on the frame, and a lockable joint coupled to the post and coupled to the head support to position the head support above the base. The lockable joint, when locked, prevents movement of the head support along the post and prevents movement of the head support relative to the post about a plurality of axes. The lockable joint, when unlocked, allows movement of the head support along the post and allows movement of the head support relative to the post about the plurality of axes. | 06-09-2011 |
20110277236 | CAREGIVER ASSIST DEVICE - A caregiver assist device for use with a patient support apparatus is disclosed. The caregiver assist device including a support structure, a boom, a helper belt, and a constant force spring assembly. The boom extends from the support structure over the patient support apparatus. The helper belt is supported along the boom and has a first end and a second end. The constant force spring assembly includes a constant force spring coupled between the support structure and the first end of the helper belt so that a constant counterbalancing force is applied to the helper belt in response to a patient force being applied to the second end of the helper belt. | 11-17-2011 |
20110277247 | LOCALIZED PATIENT SUPPORT - A localized patient support comprises a base, an annular ring supported above the base and defining a cavity, and a gel pad having a plurality of sections located in the cavity. In some embodiments, the localized patient support includes a plurality of inflatable bladders located in the cavity between the base and the gel pad. At least some of the sections of the gel pad are vertically movable substantially independently of adjacent sections of the gel pad due to inflation or deflation of at least one of a corresponding bladder of the plurality of inflatable bladders. In some embodiments, the base and the annular ring comprise foam elements. In some embodiments, a cover is provided and has a stretchable anti-shear portion over situated above the gel pad. | 11-17-2011 |
20120012117 | MODULAR SYSTEM FOR PATIENT POSITIONING DURING MEDICAL PROCEDURES | 01-19-2012 |
20120014621 | DISPOSABLE UROLOGY DRAINAGE BAG - A urology drainage bag system has disposable clamps and/or bands that are disposed of along with the disposable urology drape. The drape, clamps, and band may comprise an integrated system for disposal as a unit. In some embodiments, the drape, clamps, and band are assembled together at the time of manufacture and sold as an integrated unit such that assembly of the drape onto the band by the end users at the point of use is not needed. Several plastic molded clamp embodiments are disclosed. Alternative methods and devices for supporting a flexible band and drainage bag relative to an OR table are also disclosed. | 01-19-2012 |
20120124742 | OPERATING ROOM TABLE ADAPTER - An operating room table adapter is disclosed herein for use with a surgical table includes an adapter board, a rail receiver, and a rail assembly. The adapter board includes a slot formed in the adapter board and a strap extending through the slot. The adapter board has a first side including a first coupler. The first coupler is configured to engage a coupler of the surgical table and the strap is configured to wrap around at least a portion of the surgical table. The rail assembly extends beyond an edge of the adapter board and is operable to couple to a patient support. | 05-24-2012 |
20120124747 | PADDED HEAD SUPPORT - A padded head support for use during surgery includes a head wrap and a chin wrap. The head wrap includes a headrest pad adapted to cover the back of a patient's head and a forehead band having a first portion and a second portion extending from the headrest pad to form a first closed loop around a patient's head. The chin wrap includes a chin pad adapted to cover the bottom of a patient's chin and a chin band having a first portion and a second portion extending from the chin pad to form a second closed loop around a patient's head. | 05-24-2012 |
20120124748 | SURGICAL HEAD SUPPORT APPARATUS - A surgical head support apparatus includes a headrest, a bracket, and a joint member. The headrest includes a first spherical joint and the bracket includes a second spherical joint. The joint member includes a joint lock. The joint member couples the headrest to the bracket. The joint lock moves the joint member between a locked and an unlocked configuration. In the locked configuration, the joint member disallows movement of the headrest relative to the bracket. In the unlocked configuration, the joint member allows movement of the headrest relative to the bracket. | 05-24-2012 |
20120144589 | LATERAL SURGICAL PLATFORM WITH ROTATION - A patient support for use with a foundation frame is disclosed. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The patient support includes a base beam, a leg support, and a guide. The base beam is coupleable to the foundation frame to be supported by the first column and the second column. The leg support has a first end pivotably coupled to the base beam and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The, guide is coupled to the base beam and to the second end of the leg support. The guide is configured to guide the second end of the leg support along an arcuate path when the leg support pivots relative to the base beam. | 06-14-2012 |
20130231596 | SEQUENTIAL COMPRESSION THERAPY COMPLIANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS & METHODS - A system to determine usage and monitor compliance of a Sequential Compression Therapy (SCT) device is disclosed. The system is configured to track the duration, amplitude and frequency of application of sequential compression therapy and communicate this information over a communication network. The system further includes sensing capability incorporated in the compression sleeve to monitor physiological signals. The system is configured to trigger an alarm if either the duration of the sequential compression therapy or the physiological signal does not meet a predetermined threshold. | 09-05-2013 |
20130269710 | DUAL COLUMN SURGICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. | 10-17-2013 |
20140031730 | SEQUENTIAL COMPRESSION THERAPY COMPLIANCE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A system includes a sequential compression device (SCD) used by a patient as part of a sequential compression therapy (SCT) protocol. The system also includes a computer device that determines whether the SCD is in use in substantially real time in compliance with the protocol. The computer device initiates a notification to a caregiver if noncompliance with the SCT protocol is detected. | 01-30-2014 |
20140096319 | HOSPITAL BED HAVING PATIENT LIFTING DEVICE - A caregiver assist device for use with a patient support apparatus is disclosed. The caregiver assist device including a support structure, a boom, a helper belt, and a constant force spring assembly. The boom extends from the support structure over the patient support apparatus. The helper belt is supported along the boom and has a first end and a second end. The constant force spring assembly includes a constant force spring coupled between the support structure and the first end of the helper belt so that a constant counterbalancing force is applied to the helper belt in response to a patient force being applied to the second end of the helper belt. | 04-10-2014 |
20140137327 | PRONE AND LATERALLY ANGLED SURGICAL DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and apparatus of positioning in multiple positions during spinal surgery includes deviating a patient support apparatus about a longitudinal axis to a position in which one lateral side of the apparatus is lower than the opposite lateral side, positioning a patient in a prone position on the deviated product, and rotating the patient from the prone position to a laterally angled position. | 05-22-2014 |
20150202106 | DUAL COLUMN SURGICAL SUPPORT SYSTEM - A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. A cervical traction system is also provided. | 07-23-2015 |
20150245969 | DUAL COLUMN SURGICAL TABLE HAVING A SINGLE-HANDLE UNLOCK FOR TABLE ROTATION - A surgical patient support includes a foundation frame, a support top, and a brake system. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The support top is coupled to the first column and the second column for rotation about a top axis extending along the length of the support top. A single-handle unlock for the support top is also provided. | 09-03-2015 |
20150272681 | MULTI-SITE SURGICAL DRAPE AND METHOD - A patient support for use with a foundation frame is disclosed. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The patient support includes a base beam, a leg support, and a guide. The base beam is coupleable to the foundation frame to be supported by the first column and the second column. The leg support has a first end pivotably coupled to the base beam and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The, guide is coupled to the base beam and to the second end of the leg support. The guide is configured to guide the second end of the leg support along an arcuate path when the leg support pivots relative to the base beam | 10-01-2015 |
Thomas K. Sugimoto, Singapore SG
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20150134086 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN INPUT-DRIVEN, SWITCHING-ENABLED, DISPLAY DEVICE FOR AN AUTOMATION CONTROLLER - Present embodiments include a system and method for providing an input-driven, switching-enabled display device for an automation controller. The display device may include a communication interface port, such as a universal serial bus (USB) port, which is installed in the display device so that it may be easily accessible by a user. The port may increase a user's productivity and efficiency by reducing the time it takes to connect a PC to the automation controller. The display device may also include an interface switch that performs display functionality or port adapter functionality based upon whether a port connection and/or port communication traffic are detected. Thus, embodiments may enable the display device to act as both a text display and a gateway to configure the automation controller with a personal computer (PC) through the use of the easy access port. | 05-14-2015 |
Thomas K. Talmo, Excelsior, MN US
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20100077260 | TESTING MACHINE WITH WORKFLOW BASED TEST PROCEDURE - A test machine system and a method for operating a test machine system includes using a readily available workflow program to a test procedure created using a graphical user interface to arrange test procedure elements. | 03-25-2010 |
Thomas K. Tomosky, Bolivar, PA US
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20090287546 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORGANIZING HOTEL-RELATED DATA - A method for grouping hotels for a travel entity may include identifying a plurality of hotels stayed at in the past by members of a travel entity, identifying a subset of hotels having a particular significance to the travel entity, each hotel being associated with a position indicator, clustering hotels in the subset of hotels using a clustering algorithm, where the position indicator for each hotel serves as the basis for calculating a geographical similarity measure for the clustering algorithm, identifying hotels not used by the travel entity but that are within the boundaries of the clusters, and optionally displaying a visual depiction of a cluster of hotels. | 11-19-2009 |
Thomas K. Toothman, Peachtree City, GA US
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20140263804 | AIR KNIFE CONFIGURED TO IMPROVE ROLLING OF PAPER PRODUCT - Described herein are methods and systems for minimizing folding defects when rolling a paper product. The method comprises rotating a roll in a manner that draws a paper product toward the roll. The location of a pick-up point between the roll and the paper product is altered by influencing the air pressure experienced by the paper product. This may be accomplished by flowing air in one of several manners described in the specification. | 09-18-2014 |
Thomas K. Tsotsis, Santa Ana, CA US
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20130157052 | CONTINUOUS, HOLLOW POLYMER PRECURSORS AND CARBON FIBERS PRODUCED THEREFROM - The present invention relates to a continuous, multicellular, hollow carbon fiber wherein the fiber structure includes a substantially hollow fiber and multiple internal walls defining multiple integral internal hollow fibers such that the fiber structure comprises a honeycomb-like cross section. | 06-20-2013 |
20130288044 | COMPOSITES INCLUDING SILICON-OXY-CARBIDE LAYERS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Composites comprising at least one silicon-oxy-carbide (SOC) layer deposited onto a polymeric matrix substrate to enhance their thermo-oxidative stability are provided. The SOC layer is formed onto the polymeric matrix substrate by atmospheric plasma deposition to produce an thermo-oxidative barrier coating or an adhesion-promoting layer to enable the deposition of a variety of known (or future developed) metallic and/or ceramic materials as oxygen and/or thermal barriers. | 10-31-2013 |
20150283788 | NONWOVEN INTERLAYERS MADE USING POLYMER-NANOPARTICLE POLYMERS - A method of manufacturing a composite structure is provided. The method includes positioning a polymer-nanoparticle-enhanced interlayer adjacent to a first fiber layer. The polymer-nanoparticle-enhanced interlayer comprises at least one polymer and derivatized nanoparticles included in the molecular backbone of the at least one polymer, wherein the nanoparticles are derivatized to include functional groups. The method further includes positioning a second fiber layer adjacent to the polymer-nanoparticle-enhanced interlayer attached to the first fiber layer. The first fiber layer and the second fiber layer are infused with resin. The resin is cured to harden the composite structure. | 10-08-2015 |
20160060377 | NANOMODIFIED BACKBONES FOR POLYIMIDES WITH DIFUNCTIONAL AND MIXED-FUNCTIONALITY ENDCAPS - Polyimides containing a backbone with at least one nanoparticle component and made from oligomers having endcaps that are difunctional or a mix of di- and monofunctionality are provided. The endcaps may be nadic or phenylethynyl. The backbone may be wholly inorganic or made from a mixture of inorganic and organic groups. The oligomers may be created in-situ using standard polymerization of monomeric reactants chemistry using a solvent or may be provided as a pre-imidized compound that may be either a solid or liquid. It is believed that the nanoparticle component of the polymer backbone provides superior thermo-oxidative stability verses unmodified organic backbones. It is further believed that providing difunctional or a mixture of di- and monofunctional endcaps allows for increased crosslinking to provide improved strength and stiffness verses wholly monofunctional endcapped oligomers for polyimides. The nanoparticle is part of the backbone of the polymer and not solely a pendant group. | 03-03-2016 |
20160060400 | NANOMODIFIED BACKBONES FOR POLYIMIDES WITH DIFUNCTIONAL AND MIXED-FUNCTIONALITY ENDCAPS - Polyimides containing a backbone with at least one nanoparticle component and made from oligomers having endcaps that are difunctional or a mix of di- and monofunctionality are provided. The endcaps may be nadic or phenylethynyl. The backbone may be wholly inorganic or made from a mixture of inorganic and organic groups. The oligomers may be created in-situ using standard polymerization of monomeric reactants chemistry using a solvent or may be provided as a pre-imidized compound that may be either a solid or liquid. It is believed that the nanoparticle component of the polymer backbone provides superior thermo-oxidative stability verses unmodified organic backbones. It is further believed that providing difunctional or a mixture of di- and monofunctional endcaps allows for increased crosslinking to provide improved strength and stiffness verses wholly monofunctional endcapped oligomers for polyimides. The nanoparticle is part of the backbone of the polymer and not solely a pendant group. | 03-03-2016 |
Thomas K. Whidden, Fredericton CA
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20110239542 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EFFECTING PLASMA-BASED REACTIONS - There is provided a reactor system comprising a plasma generator and a reaction vessel. The plasma generator is configured for effecting a plasma discharge into a reaction zone to produce a plasma plume. The reaction vessel defines the reaction zone. The reaction vessel includes a reactant flow inlet configured for flowing and discharging gaseous reactant flow into the reaction zone, and a stabilizing gaseous flow inlet configured for introducing and effecting vortical flow of a stabilizing gaseous fluid into the reaction vessel. The vortical flow of the stabilizing gaseous fluid effects a spatial disposition of the plasma plume such that at least a fraction of the gaseous reactant flow intersects the plasma plume. | 10-06-2011 |
Thomas K. Wood, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20150034161 | ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTING COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Organic molecule semi-conducting chromophores containing a halogen-substituted core structure are disclosed. Such compounds can be used in organic heterojunction devices, such as organic molecule solar cells and transistors. | 02-05-2015 |
20150266838 | BENZOFURAZAN ANTI-AMYLOID COMPOUNDS AND METHODS - In general, among other things, compounds of Formula I are provided: | 09-24-2015 |